The advice re allergies has changed in recent years, the general 6 month recommendation has been around for quite some time, however, though obviously some health professionals don't always pass on the official advice (though they're supposed to) and obviously individual parents can do whatever they wish in any case
The timing of the introduction of possible allergen foods is a tricky one, largely due to the lack of good data. In countries like Australia, most babies receive solids and/or formula before 6 months (and many before 4 months) so it's really hard to say one way or the other because we have so few babies who reach the 6 month mark exclusively breastfed, let alone any further than that.
We do know that introducing anything other than breastmilk before 4 months significantly increases the risks of allergies. We also know that weaning from the breast while introducing solids increases the risks of allergies - so continuing to breastfeed while you're introducing appears to offer some protection.
I had the same concern like you when my DD was about 4 month, because all my friends' baby introduced solid food from 4 month. I tried to introduced rice cereal since my DD was 4 month, but she obviously didn't ready by then because she started to cry every time i put the spoon into her mouth. Then we stopped, after few times attempts when she was five months, she loved rice cereal. now she is nine months and she loves solid food. so it's always up to your baby whenever they are ready.
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